Headquartered in Karachi, Liaquat Merchant Associates is experienced in handling major power, hydroelectric, and liquified natural gas projects. The practice is led by Faresa Jafarey Ahsan, who regularly advises companies on Pakistan’s laws and regulations in relation to the power and energy sector. She is aided by UK-based Hira Ahmad, who brings over 12 years of experience in the area and is able to assist clients in making submissions to regulatory bodies. Meanwhile, Mustafa Mumtaz advises on pipeline projects and mining projects, as well as divestment and privatisation within the sector.
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Key clients
- Sui Southern Gas Company Limited
- Karachi Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited
- Sui Southern Gas Company Alternate Energy
- Al Ghurair Investment LLC
- Pakistan LNG Limited
- Bahria Foundation
Work highlights
- Advised Sui Southern Gas Company Alternate Energy (Pvt.) Ltd. on the laws, rules, regulations, and policies of Pakistan which govern off specification gas and on how it can purchase the off specification gas, convert the same to specification gas, ship, sell and distribute the same.
- Represented Al Ghurair Investments in the sale of TransAsia Refinery Limited for USD4.5m.
- Advised Sui Southern Gas Company Limited on the payment of sale proceeds of sellers working interest under the Gas Supply and Purchase Agreement entered between the client and sellers of gas in the Badin-IV South region.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Faresa Jafarey Ahsan